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1. Introduction to Oil and Gas Plant Estimation
o Overview of oil and gas facilities
o Key estimation principles and objectives
o Scope and limitations of estimations in the sector
2. Understanding Oil and Gas Plant Processes
o Upstream, midstream, and downstream processes
o Process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
3. Cost Estimation Basics for Oil and Gas Projects
o Types of cost estimates (conceptual, feasibility, detailed)
o Costing methodologies: unit rate, material take-off (MTO), and more
4. Piping Systems Estimation
o Pipe materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, etc.)
o Pipe fittings, valves, flanges, and gaskets
o Welding and insulation costs
5. Estimation of Pressure Vessels
o Types of pressure vessels: separators, scrubbers, knock-out drums
o Design and fabrication costs
o Testing and certification costs
6. Heat Exchangers Estimation
o Shell and tube, plate-type, and air-cooled heat exchangers
o Material costs (tubes, plates, headers)
o Installation and testing expenses
7. Pumps and Compressors Estimation
o Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
o Gas compressors: reciprocating, centrifugal, and screw types
o Foundation and piping integration costs
8. Storage Tanks and Spheres Estimation
o Fixed-roof, floating-roof, and spherical tanks
o Steel plate thickness and welding requirements
o Painting, coating, and cathodic protection costs
9. Pipeline Estimation
o Onshore and offshore pipeline materials
o Pipeline routing, trenching, and laying costs
o Pigging, testing, and commissioning expenses
10. Electrical Systems Estimation
o Substations, transformers, and switchgear
o Cables, cable trays, and conduits
o Earthing and lightning protection systems
11. Instrumentation and Control Systems Estimation
o Sensors, transmitters, and controllers
o Distributed control systems (DCS) and SCADA systems
o Calibration and testing expenses
12. Civil and Structural Works Estimation
o Foundations for equipment and buildings
o Structural steel for pipe racks and platforms
o Concrete works and finishing
13. Rotating Equipment Estimation
o Turbines, engines, and blowers
o Maintenance access and auxiliary systems
o Installation and alignment costs
14. Static Equipment Estimation
o Reactors, absorbers, and columns
o Internal fittings and packing materials
o Erection and safety features
15. Utility Systems Estimation
o Boilers, chillers, and cooling towers
o Air separation units (ASU)
o Power generation and distribution costs
16. Fire Protection Systems Estimation
o Firewater systems: pumps, hydrants, and sprinklers
o Foam systems and dry chemical suppression
o Alarm and detection systems
17. Insulation and Painting Works Estimation
o Thermal insulation for piping and equipment
o Surface preparation and coating systems
o Estimation of scaffolding requirements
18. Safety and Environmental Systems Estimation
o Gas detection systems
o Emergency shutdown (ESD) systems
o Waste management and treatment plants
19. Construction and Erection Estimation
o Mobilization and demobilization costs
o Labor productivity and wage rates
o Heavy lifting and crane operations
20. Project Management and Contingency Estimation
o Estimation of project timelines and resource allocation
o Contingency planning for unforeseen costs
o Cost control and monitoring techniques
